by Durham Law Firm | Jan 5, 2015 | Unemployment
Recent Developments and Usefulness of Lawyers in Unemployment Appeal Hearings In the recent past, numerous changes have been made to North Carolina unemployment law, making it more challenging to get unemployment benefits on the off chance that you leave from your...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 11, 2014 | Unemployment
The Seeming Lack of Care for North Carolina’s Unemployed As a practicing attorney in the area of Unemployment Benefits in North Carolina, I have had the opportunity to bear witness to the changes over time of the manner in which our state’s unemployed are treated. ...
by Durham Law Firm | Sep 9, 2014 | Unemployment
In the past year and a half, many changes have been made to North Carolina unemployment law, making it more difficult to receive unemployment benefits if you resign from your job. Adding to the confusion, the “old” law wasn’t removed from the NC Legislature / Division...
by Durham Law Firm | Jul 4, 2014 | Unemployment
“If you bring up unemployment benefits to most people in North Carolina, you might get some less than favorable reactions.” This article outlines some of the changes brought about by the new administration and the progress they are making towards the goal...
by Durham Law Firm | Mar 27, 2014 | Unemployment
The majority of contested NC unemployment benefits cases we handle involve the following situation: 1) The Claimant (former employee) files for unemployment benefits. 2) The Employer gives the Division of Employment Security information showing that the Claimant...
by Durham Law Firm | Jan 9, 2014 | Unemployment
Congress, which allowed extended benefits to expire as of Dec. 28, is considering new legislation that would restore those benefits. The bill being considered by the U.S. Senate includes a provision that would make North Carolina’s unemployed eligible for extended...
